After School Lead Facilitator Family & Children's Aid - 3.4 Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $23.69 an hour 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Loan forgiveness Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Student supervision Management High school diploma or GED Driver's License Supervising experience Driving Child safety supervision Full Job Description We are seeking individuals who are passionate about working with children and making a difference. We operates a therapeutic after school and summer program that helps to provide a safe and structured environment for kids who struggle emotionally and/or behaviorally. Our goal is to engage children in activities that promote social, emotional and intellectual learning through our Extended Day Treatment Program while also providing Clinical support. Full-time Treatment Worker Monday through Friday . This position has two different schedules, a school year schedule and a summer schedule. Candidates need to be able to work both schedules.

The schedules are as follows:

School Year Schedule:

Monday through

Thursday:

11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday:

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (virtual)

Summer Schedule:

Monday through

Thursday:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am to 1:00 pm (virtual) After School Program Lead Facilitator monitors and provides care for children participating in the therapeutic after school program and are responsible for the children's health and safety.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

Maintain the safety of children at all times by providing supervision and utilizing appropriate therapeutic techniques to address individual needs and ensure a secure environment Maintain a safe, clean and dignified milieu environment. Serve as a healthy role model. Safely transport children to and from the program daily, ensuring a secure and smooth journey in compliance with all safety regulations. De-escalate emotional and behavioral issues using therapeutic interventions and medication skills. Manage and support the implementation of behavior modification strategies, including the use of physical intervention techniques when necessary, to promote positive changes in child behavior. Demonstrate techniques that enhance problem solving abilities and enable growth and maturity. Accurately record and document critical information on a daily basis, ensuring timely and detailed entries. Communicate effectively and professionally with parents/guardians, colleagues, and external professionals, ensuring timely and accurate information sharing. Conduct oneself in a professional, courteous manner in all job-related interactions. Interact with children in a positive, nurturing, therapeutic manner. Perform additional duties as needed to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of the children, while maintaining the smooth and effective operation of the program. Coordinate the transportation of clients Act as site maintenance liaison, reporting any issues to the appropriate party. Close building at the end of shift. complete additional administrative tasks as assigned by Program Director/Coordinator. Qualifications and Skills

• Must have knowledge, skills, ability and the desire to work with children struggling with behavioral and/or emotional needs - Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, i.

e. must be able to supervise groups of children's and perform physical intervention if required; must be able to move freely from place to place without restriction.

• Valid CT Drivers License
• Must have or be willing to obtain A-endorsement
• Available to fulfill the work schedule as outlined in position posting
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with similar population highly preferred

Full-time Benefits Include:

Competitive pay Full medical insurance with premiums as low as $25 and no deductibles. Dental, vision, life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Additional $1,200 paid annually if you are covered by a health plan elsewhere Voluntary Short Term Disability Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous Employer Matching Program Paid Time Off (PTO) to support Work Life Balance (You can use PTO as soon as you accrue it.)First year employees will accrue 20 days (4 weeks) PTO and accrual rates increase in the years following. 12 Paid Holidays Continued Training, Supervision and Development opportunities FCA is an eligible employer for the

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.69 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to work from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm during the School year (September to June)? Are you able to work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the Summer months (June to September)? How many years of experience do you have working with children and adolescents? Are you willing to obtain an A-endorsement?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) A-endorsement (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Danbury, CT 06810 (Required)

Work Location:

In person